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Software Systems Validation Intern in USA

  • Zipline
  • Full time
  • Email
  • South San Francisco, CA

Responsibilities

  • Support the design and execution of test scenarios across the autonomous software stack to validate system-level requirements.
  • Develop and improve validation tools, workflows, and automation.
  • Build visualizations and metrics highlighting performance trends, gaps, and regressions.
  • Work with test infrastructure and data platform teams to run validation pipelines.
  • Analyze results and help identify root causes of failures or unexpected behavior.
  • Document findings and communicate insights to engineering stakeholders.

Requirements

  • Complete the second year of undergraduate study in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Robotics, or a related field; master’s and PhD students are also eligible.
  • Have coursework or project experience in robotics, controls, estimation, navigation, perception, or software development.
  • Have familiarity with testing, debugging, or validation methodologies through academic or project experience.
  • Have data analysis experience using Python, SQL, or similar tools.
  • Have basic proficiency with a compiled language such as C, C++, or Rust.
  • Demonstrate curiosity, attention to detail, and willingness to learn autonomous-system validation.
  • Preferred experience includes hardware, actuators, sensors, software interfacing, robotics competitions, club projects, research labs, requirements development, reliability engineering, or statistical validation.

Benefits

  • Full-time, in-person internship at the South San Francisco office.
  • Summer 2027 internship period from May/June through August/September.
  • Possible relocation support and housing stipend.
  • Overtime pay and paid sick time may be available, subject to local requirements.

Zipline

Zipline is redefining logistics with its instant delivery system that addresses urgent access challenges for a diverse range of customers, including governments and businesses. By leveraging advanced technology like robotics and autonomy, Zipline ensures equitable access to essential goods, wheth...

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